I am interested in a broad range of topics in theoretical astrophysics, focused on high energy and stellar astrophysics. A unifying theme of my research is a connection to transient (or 'time domain') phenomenon, motivated by many sensitive, wide-field telescopes coming online in the next decade across the electromagnetic spectrum. I am excited by the scientific potential of the upcoming generation of gravitational wave interferometers, such as Advanced LIGO, and the promise for the impending era of "gravitational wave astronomy".